Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 11 October 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Strategist’s Cut (“Strategist’s Cut”, “we”, “us” or “our”), an independent editorial publication exploring contemporary power, brand behaviour and market architecture through fashion, technology, culture and law.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, available at strategistscut.com, including its articles, editorial features, visual content, interactive features, reader accounts and any other services or materials made available through the website (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing, browsing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Platform.

These Terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Disclaimer, where applicable. Each of these documents addresses a different aspect of your interaction with the Platform. In particular, our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and otherwise process personal data.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.

2. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

The Platform is intended for individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. By creating an account, submitting a comment or otherwise using any feature restricted to adults, you represent that you satisfy this age requirement.

We do not knowingly permit individuals under the age of eighteen (18) to create accounts or participate in account-based features of the Platform. If we have reasonable grounds to believe that an account belongs to an individual under eighteen (18), we may suspend or terminate that account and take appropriate steps in relation to any associated personal data, in accordance with applicable law.

If you become aware that an individual under the age of eighteen (18) is using an account-based feature in violation of this requirement, you may notify us at strategistscut@gmail.com.

Nothing in this section excludes or limits any rights or protections available to individuals under applicable law.

3. Accounts and Registration

Certain features of the Platform may require you to register for an account. For example, we may introduce account-based access to selected articles or other editorial features. Where registration or a particular access requirement applies, the relevant conditions will be communicated through the Platform.

When registering for an account, you agree to provide information that is accurate, complete and not misleading, and to update it where reasonably necessary to maintain its accuracy.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access to your account. You must notify us promptly at strategistscut@gmail.com if you become aware of any suspected unauthorised access, misuse of your account or compromise of your credentials.

You must not share, sell, transfer or otherwise make your account available to another person in a manner that violates these Terms or any access restrictions communicated by us.

We may suspend, restrict or terminate an account where we reasonably believe that the account has been created using false information, has been compromised, is being misused, or is being used in violation of these Terms or applicable law. Where reasonably practicable and appropriate, we may provide notice before taking such action. We may act without prior notice where immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect the Platform, its users, our rights or compliance with applicable law.

You may discontinue using the Platform at any time. If account deletion is available, you may use the relevant account feature or contact us to request deletion. Requests involving personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

4. Acceptable Use of the Platform

You agree to use the Platform lawfully, responsibly and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of others or the operation of the Platform.

You must not:

Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that violates applicable law, regulation or a binding court order.
Impersonate another person or entity, misrepresent your identity, or falsely suggest an affiliation with Strategist’s Cut, its editor, contributors or any other person.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform, its administrative systems, accounts, databases or associated infrastructure.
Introduce malware, viruses, malicious code or other material intended to compromise the security, integrity or availability of the Platform.
Interfere with the normal functioning of the Platform, including through denial-of-service attacks, automated activity that places an unreasonable burden on our systems, or attempts to circumvent technical restrictions.
Use bots, scraping tools, automated scripts or similar methods to extract, collect or systematically reproduce substantial amounts of content or data from the Platform without our prior written permission, except to the extent such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law.
Copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, commercially exploit or create derivative works from substantial portions of the Platform’s content without the necessary authorisation.
Use the Platform to publish or transmit unlawful, defamatory, threatening, harassing, discriminatory or otherwise prohibited material.
Misuse the Platform’s contact forms, comment sections or other interactive features to distribute spam, unsolicited promotions, misleading links or malicious content.
Circumvent account restrictions, article-access limits, security measures or other technical controls implemented by us.
Use the Platform or its content in a manner that infringes intellectual property, privacy, confidentiality or other legal rights belonging to us or a third party.

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take proportionate action, including removing content, restricting access, suspending accounts or pursuing remedies available under applicable law.

Nothing in this section prohibits activities that are expressly permitted by applicable law or that we have authorised in writing.

5. Comments and Community Guidelines

The Platform may allow readers to submit comments on articles or participate in other interactive features. The availability of these features may vary over time.

By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that you are responsible for its content and that you have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it. You must not knowingly submit material that infringes another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy or other legal rights.

Comments must be relevant to the discussion and must not contain:

Unlawful, defamatory, threatening, abusive, obscene or discriminatory material.
Harassment, targeted abuse, threats or the unauthorised disclosure of another person’s private or confidential information.
Spam, fraudulent statements, deceptive links or unsolicited commercial promotions.
Content that infringes intellectual property rights or unlawfully reproduces another person’s work.
Malicious links, harmful code or material intended to compromise the security of the Platform or its users.
Content that otherwise materially disrupts constructive discussion or violates applicable law.

Moderation and removal. Comments may be reviewed before publication or monitored after publication, depending on the moderation arrangements in place. We reserve the right to approve, reject, edit for formatting, hide or remove comments that violate these Terms or that we reasonably consider inappropriate for the Platform. We may also restrict or disable a user’s ability to comment in response to repeated or serious violations.

We may take these steps without prior notice where reasonably necessary, particularly where content presents a legal, safety, security or privacy concern. Where appropriate, we may notify the relevant user of the action taken.

We do not guarantee that every comment will be reviewed before publication or that all inappropriate content will be identified immediately. Readers should exercise their own judgement when engaging with user-submitted material.

Comments represent the views of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Strategist’s Cut, its editor or its contributors. Publication of a comment does not amount to our endorsement or verification of its contents.

Nothing in this section limits our obligations to respond to valid legal notices or comply with applicable law.

6. Editorial Standards and Independence

Strategist’s Cut is an independent editorial publication examining brand behaviour, culture, technology, fashion, intellectual property, law and related developments.

We retain editorial discretion over the topics we cover, the contributors we engage, the sources we consult and the manner in which articles are researched, edited, presented and published.

We aim to distinguish factual reporting from analysis, interpretation and opinion. We take reasonable care in researching and verifying material before publication, having regard to the nature of the article, the sources available and the circumstances in which it is prepared.

Our editorial decisions are made independently. Commercial relationships, where they exist, should not be understood as conferring editorial control over our coverage. Where sponsorships, paid partnerships or other commercial arrangements are introduced, we will make disclosures where required by applicable law and our editorial practices.

We may revise, update, correct, supplement or remove published material where we consider it appropriate. Where a material factual error is identified, we will assess the issue and make a correction where warranted. We may also indicate the nature of a correction or update on the relevant article where appropriate.

The publication of an article does not guarantee that it will remain available indefinitely. We may reorganise our categories, update older articles, discontinue particular features or remove material for editorial, operational, legal or other legitimate reasons.

Our editorial content is intended to inform, analyse and encourage discussion. It should not be interpreted as an endorsement of every individual, company, product, brand, position or practice discussed in an article.

7. Intellectual Property and Permitted Use of Content

Unless otherwise indicated, the articles, original written material, headlines, editorial graphics, illustrations, photographs, logos, visual identity, design elements and other original materials published on the Platform are owned by Strategist’s Cut or are used under an applicable licence or other permission.

The name “Strategist’s Cut”, its branding, logo and associated visual marks are protected to the extent provided by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of, or an unrestricted licence to use, these materials.

Subject to applicable law, you may:

Access and read articles for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Share links to publicly accessible articles.
Refer to brief extracts from articles for purposes permitted by law, including criticism, review, research or reporting, where applicable, with appropriate attribution and a link to the original article where reasonably practicable.

You must not, without our prior written permission or another lawful basis:

Reproduce, republish or distribute substantial portions of our articles or other original content.
Copy our articles into another publication, website, newsletter, database or commercial product.
Reproduce or adapt our logos, branding, graphics or other protected materials in a manner that suggests affiliation, endorsement or authorisation.
Remove copyright notices, attribution or other rights-management information.
Use our content to create or distribute a competing publication, content archive or commercial product through unauthorised reproduction.
Systematically extract our articles or other content for commercial reuse, model training or another purpose where such use requires permission and no applicable legal exception or other lawful basis permits it.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict fair dealing or any other exception permitted under the Copyright Act, 1957, or other applicable law. Whether a particular use qualifies for an exception depends on the circumstances and applicable legal requirements.

Where an article contains photographs, illustrations, embedded social media posts, quotations or other material belonging to third parties, the rights in that material remain with their respective owners, unless otherwise stated. Permission to use Strategist’s Cut’s own material does not automatically authorise the use of third-party material appearing within it.

Requests for permission to reproduce or commercially use our content may be sent to strategistscut@gmail.com. Any permission granted will be subject to the scope and conditions expressly agreed upon.

8. Third-Party Content, Embedded Media and External Links

The Platform may include links to external websites or embedded material from third-party services, including social media platforms, video services, publications and other online sources.

Such material may be included for purposes such as attribution, commentary, criticism, review, illustration or further reading. Its appearance on the Platform does not necessarily imply that Strategist’s Cut endorses the relevant third party, its services, its opinions or its practices.

Third-party websites and services operate independently of us. We do not control their content, availability, security measures, privacy practices or terms of use, and we cannot guarantee that information provided by them will remain accurate or accessible.

Your access to and interaction with third-party websites or embedded services may be governed by their own terms, privacy policies and technical settings. Where embedded content causes information to be transmitted to a third-party provider, the provider’s practices may apply independently of our own practices.

You should review the relevant third party’s terms and privacy policy before interacting with its services where appropriate.

We may remove or replace external links or embedded content where necessary or appropriate. We are not responsible for changes made by third parties to content that was previously linked or embedded, subject always to applicable law.

9. Payments, Subscriptions and Access Restrictions

The Platform’s access arrangements may evolve as the publication develops. Where applicable, we may introduce registration requirements, limits on the number of articles available without an account, or other access controls.

Any access restriction will be implemented through the Platform and should be read in conjunction with the information displayed to users at the relevant time.

The Platform does not currently offer a paid subscription under these Terms. Accordingly, these Terms do not establish a subscription fee, recurring billing arrangement, refund entitlement or cancellation procedure for a paid product that is not yet offered.

If paid subscriptions, premium articles, memberships, donations or other paid features are introduced, we will provide the relevant terms before or at the point of purchase, including applicable pricing, billing frequency, payment arrangements, cancellation conditions and refund policies.

Any future paid service may be subject to additional terms. Those terms will apply to the relevant service to the extent that they are properly communicated and accepted, where acceptance is required.

We will not treat these Terms as authorising a charge for a service merely because a user continues to access the Platform.

10. Accessibility and Availability

We aim to make the Platform accessible and usable by a broad range of readers. In developing and maintaining the website, we may consider factors such as readable typography, colour contrast, navigation, content structure and compatibility with commonly used devices and browsers.

Accessibility depends partly on the design and technical configuration of the Platform and may also be affected by third-party tools, embedded content, assistive technologies and individual device settings. We do not represent that every page or feature will be fully accessible in every environment.

If you experience difficulty accessing an article or using a feature, please contact us at strategistscut@gmail.com. We will consider the issue and make reasonable efforts to assist, taking into account the nature of the problem and the resources available.

We aim to maintain the availability of the Platform but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. Access may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance, updates, technical failures, security incidents, hosting issues or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Platform where reasonably necessary for operational, editorial, security or legal reasons. Where practicable, we will seek to minimise unnecessary disruption.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Nature of editorial content

The Platform publishes editorial material, commentary, research, analysis and opinion. Although we take reasonable care in preparing our content, we do not warrant that every article will be complete, error-free, current or suitable for every reader’s particular circumstances.

Information may become outdated after publication, and legal, regulatory, commercial, technological and cultural developments may change the context in which an article should be understood.

11.2 No professional advice

Content relating to law, finance, investments, business, fashion, technology, intellectual property, branding or other professional subjects is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, financial advice, investment advice or any other form of professional advice tailored to your circumstances.

You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional before making a decision that requires individual assessment. Your use of the Platform does not establish a solicitor-client, adviser-client or other professional relationship with Strategist’s Cut or its contributors.

11.3 Third-party material

We may refer to, quote, link to or embed third-party material. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or continued availability of material controlled by third parties. Inclusion of such material does not constitute a guarantee of its contents.

11.4 Availability and technical risks

To the extent permitted by law, we do not guarantee that the Platform will always be available, compatible with every device or free from technical errors, interruptions or harmful components originating from sources outside our reasonable control. Users should maintain appropriate security measures on their own devices.

11.5 Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Strategist’s Cut shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from or connected with the use of, or inability to use, the Platform, including loss of data, loss of opportunity or decisions made in reliance on general editorial content, where such exclusion is legally permissible.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts liability to the extent that such exclusion or restriction is prohibited by applicable law. In particular, these Terms do not exclude liability for fraud, wilful misconduct or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

The limitations in this section apply only to the extent permitted by law and must not be interpreted as removing any mandatory rights or remedies available to users.

12. User Responsibility and Indemnification

You are responsible for your use of the Platform and for ensuring that your conduct, submissions and interactions comply with these Terms and applicable law.

If your unlawful conduct, infringement of third-party rights or material breach of these Terms gives rise to a claim against Strategist’s Cut, you may be responsible for losses and reasonable legal costs to the extent that such responsibility is established under applicable law.

Nothing in this section creates an automatic obligation to compensate us for every complaint, allegation or claim made by a third party. Any liability will be assessed in accordance with applicable law, including the circumstances of the conduct, the relevant breach and the loss legally attributable to it.

We reserve all rights and remedies available to us where the Platform, our intellectual property, our contributors or our legitimate interests are harmed by unlawful conduct or a breach of these Terms.

13. Suspension and Termination

You may stop using the Platform at any time. If you have an account, you may request its deletion through any available account-management feature or by contacting us at strategistscut@gmail.com.

We may suspend, restrict or terminate access to an account or feature where we reasonably believe that:

These Terms have been materially breached.
The account has been compromised, created through material misrepresentation or used for unlawful activity.
The account or relevant activity poses a security risk to the Platform or other users.
The user has engaged in repeated misuse of comments or other interactive features.
Suspension or termination is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law or a valid direction from a competent authority.

Where appropriate and reasonably practicable, we may provide notice of the action and an opportunity to clarify the circumstances. We may act without prior notice where necessary to address an immediate risk, prevent ongoing misuse or comply with a legal requirement.

Suspension or termination does not affect rights, obligations or liabilities that accrued before the relevant action. Provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, governing law and any other provisions that by their nature should continue to apply shall survive to the extent permitted by law.

Requests relating to account deletion and associated personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal retention requirements.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Platform, its features, our operational practices or applicable law.

When we make changes, we will publish the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Where a change materially affects users’ rights or obligations, we may provide additional notice through the Platform or by email where appropriate.

Unless otherwise stated, revised Terms will apply from the date they are published or from another effective date expressly specified in the revised version, subject to applicable law.

Your continued use of the Platform after revised Terms become effective may constitute acceptance of the changes to the extent recognised by applicable law. Where the law requires express consent or another form of notice, we will follow the applicable requirement.

If you do not agree to a material change, you should discontinue using the relevant feature or the Platform. Any rights you have under applicable law remain unaffected.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms must be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

15.1 Amicable Resolution and Good-Faith Negotiations

Upon accessing or using the resources of Strategist’s Cut, the parties must, in good faith, first attempt to resolve any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the platform amicably through written notice and good-faith discussions. The party raising the dispute must provide written notice setting out the nature of the dispute and the resolution sought. The parties must allow a period of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written notice to respond to the dispute and must make reasonable, good-faith efforts during this period to reach a mutually acceptable resolution through negotiations.

15.2 Arbitration

If the dispute remains unresolved despite reasonable efforts at amicable resolution, the parties may mutually agree in writing to refer the dispute to arbitration in accordance with applicable Indian law. Where the parties agree to arbitration, they must mutually determine the applicable procedure and other necessary arrangements in accordance with the law. If arbitration is not agreed upon, or does not resolve the dispute, either party may pursue the remedies available before a competent court, subject to applicable law.

15.3 Protection of Rights and Enforcement

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section requires Strategist’s Cut to complete negotiations or pursue arbitration before seeking appropriate relief from a competent court in relation to copyright infringement, unauthorised reproduction or use of its content, misuse of its intellectual property, unauthorised use of the platform, or any other conduct that threatens or infringes its legal rights. Strategist’s Cut may initiate appropriate legal proceedings after issuing written notice where reasonably practicable, without waiting for the negotiation period to expire or for arbitration to be initiated or concluded. Where necessary to prevent ongoing or imminent harm, preserve evidence, or obtain urgent interim or injunctive relief, Strategist’s Cut may seek such relief without prior notice to the extent permitted by law.

15.4 Jurisdiction

Subject to applicable law and the existence of territorial and subject-matter jurisdiction, the competent courts at New Delhi, India, must have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms. Nothing in this section excludes a statutory right or remedy that cannot lawfully be restricted or prevents proceedings before a forum having jurisdiction under mandatory applicable law.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to these Terms, the operation of the Platform, content published on the website or the use of our intellectual property, you may contact us at:

Publication: Strategist’s Cut

Email: strategistscut@gmail.com

Please include sufficient information about your query so that we can understand the issue and respond appropriately. Where your message concerns a particular article, comment or item of content, please include the relevant URL, if available.

We will review communications in good faith and respond as appropriate, having regard to the nature of the request and any applicable legal obligations.

By accessing or using Strategist’s Cut, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read these Terms and agree to use the Platform in accordance with them, subject to applicable law.